Hesse Records €52 Million Surplus

The state of Hesse, Germany, achieved a surplus of 52 million euros in its 2025 budget. The Hessischer Rundfunk (HR) public broadcaster reported revenue of 597 million euros and expenses of 545 million euros. HR’s director, Florian Hager, stated the channel is ‘underfunded’.

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